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ZFC2363
Germany // SA / SS STANDARTE BEARER'S GORGET
Sub-collection: U.S. Army Ranger museumGermany // SA / SS STANDARTE BEARER'S GORGET / 1933-1945
The Imperial German Army issued an order 15 June 1898 stating that the flag bearers were to wear a gorget and a shield-shaped cloth insignia. This gorget tradition was continued not only by the Wehrmacht and SS but also by several other organizations.
This is an SA standard bearer's gorget. Early on these were also used by the SS, until they got their own design. Complete with full length original chain.
In medieval times the gorget was a piece of armor protecting the throat. It is the only part of a suit of armor which has survived into modern times.
ZFC Collectible Flag
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Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 5 |
| Length of Fly | 5 |
Stars | |
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| Are there stars on obverse? | no |
| Are there stars on reverse? | no |
Stripes | |
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| Has a Blood Stripe? | no |
Crest/Emblem | |
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| Description of Crest/Emblem | Germany Gorget |
Documentation | |
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| Documents |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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| Drawings |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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Condition | |
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| Condition | Good |
| Damage | Used. |
| Displayable | yes |
Date | |
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| Date | 1933-1945 |